I am interseted in getting started as a hobby, working with wood making clocks ,mirror's, pen holders ect and would welcome some advice on the basics needed to get started eg. best types of wood and tools required

ps what a fab web site have it listed under favourites all on its own )

You are more than welcome to come here and have a look at the different woods that we have in stock (you don't have to buy anything!). I can also show you around the workshop and discuss some of the tools, what they do, and so on. Please ring me beforehand (059 9161784) to arrange a suitable date & time.

If anyone else reading this feels that it would be useful if we ran a course on woods, woodworking, tools & equipment, etc., please could you leave a mesage on this forum. If there is enough interest, we will gladly run a course.

I would be really intrested in doing a course in any way shape or form related to Carpentry but it is extremly difficult as I have a 9 - 5 job and courses are few and far between. I would even be intrest in getting work experience from a furniture maker if someone was only kind enough to show me a few things.

By the way love the site and have to come vist some day and pick up some material.